IT Functional Analyst - Finance

Yancey Bros. Co.•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

As a member of IT, you will work closely with the teams of business liaisons, business analysts, and other IT staff as needed for requirements gathering, understanding business priorities, and executing given tasks. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring business and finance processes are optimized and aligned with best practices, and support the company’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation journey. The individual must work effectively with others and have a team-first attitude.

Requirements

Must be highly organized with the ability to set priorities and be a team player with a team-first attitude
Proven experience as a Functional Analyst or Business Analyst working with finance processes or ERP projects
Strong understanding of finance practices and processes
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, particularly Finance
Proficiency in process mapping, requirements documentation, and solution design
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools
Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative
Proactive in learning and highly self-motivated
Demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills along with strong analytical skills required
Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language

Nice To Haves

Hands-on involvement in full-cycle Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation (particularly Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Supply Chain, Finance, or related modules) is also preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders across business leadership, procurement, operations, and IT to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements.
Experience with other Dynamics 365 and Azure-related platforms and products, such as Power BI and PowerApps.
Map current processes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements leveraging Dynamics 365 capabilities.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
Primary focus on Finance, HR, and other related Functional areas of the company
Work closely with technical teams to design, configure, and test Dynamics 365 solutions that meet business objectives.
Participate in the end-to-end implementation lifecycle of finance projects, including system configuration, data migration, user acceptance testing, and go-live activities.
Work in collaboration with the organization to understand business issues, identify new valuable areas of analysis and develop reports that analyze data warehouse information to support effective rapid decision-making.
Develop user documentation and deliver training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
Act as a liaison between business users and IT, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor post-implementation performance, gather feedback, and propose enhancements to maximize the value of Dynamics 365 investments.
Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.